Thessaloniki Food and Culture Guided Tour with Tastings

Thessaloniki Food and Culture Guided Tour with Tastings

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About This Tour in Thessaloniki

Delve into the culinary heart of Thessaloniki on a guided food and culture tour. Begin at the vibrant Modiano Market, sampling local delicacies like bougatsa and koulouri. Explore Kapani Market's rich offerings of cheeses, olives, and cured meats while discovering the influences of Jewish, Ottoman, and Balkan cuisines. Enjoy a meze plate paired with ouzo in the charming Athonos Square, then savor seafood meze in the historic Ladadika district. End your experience with a visit to the Atatürk Museum. - Small-group format for a personalized experience. - Includes 6 tastings of savory and sweet local dishes, plus drinks. - Visit iconic markets and cultural sites, guided by a local food expert. - Learn how diverse cultures shaped the city’s culinary identity.

Why Visit Thessaloniki?

Thessaloniki, Greece offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Thessaloniki provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Thessaloniki

You can reach Thessaloniki, Greece by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Visit Modiano Market
  • 6 food & drink tastings (savory, sweet, coffee, and alcoholic beverage)
  • Guided walking tour
  • Visit the Atatürk Museum (free admission; subject to opening hours and security conditions)
  • Visit Athonos Square
  • Visit Kapani Market
  • Visit the Ladadika district

What's Not Included

  • Transportation to the starting point

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
  • Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Begin

We meet at the main entrance of Modiano Market on the Egnatia Street side. Your guide will have a sign that says our company name.

End Point

We meet at the main entrance of Modiano Market on the Egnatia Street side. Your guide will have a sign that says our company name.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Begin your tour at the recently restored Modiano... 30 minutes

Begin your tour at the recently restored Modiano Market, where Jewish heritage meets modern flavors. Sample a warm bougatsa pastry or crunchy koulouri bread ring, and learn why locals still shop at family-run stalls.

Continue to Kapani Market, Thessaloniki’s oldest open-air market 30 minutes

Continue to Kapani Market, Thessaloniki’s oldest open-air market. Here, taste local cheeses, olives, and cured meats, and discover how Ottoman and Balkan influences shaped the city’s palate.

A short walk brings you to Athonos Square,... 30 minutes

A short walk brings you to Athonos Square, a traditional gathering spot tucked behind Aristotelous Square. In its tavernas, enjoy a meze plate—perhaps dolmadakia, fried eggplant, or tzatziki—paired with a glass of ouzo or retsina.

From there, follow your guide into the Ladadika... 30 minutes

From there, follow your guide into the Ladadika district, once a bustling merchant hub, now a lively food quarter. Relax with seafood meze and a glass of tsipouro or local wine, soaking in the atmosphere of this historic neighborhood.

Finally, visit the Atatürk Museum, the birthplace of... 30 minutes

Finally, visit the Atatürk Museum, the birthplace of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey. This elegant Ottoman-era home connects the shared heritage of Thessaloniki and Istanbul, adding a cross-cultural dimension to your experience. End your tour with a sweet treat of Trigona Panoramatos or loukoumades (cream-filled phyllo triangles) or golden loukoumades drizzled with honey, symbolizing the city’s love of pastries and tradition.

Frequently Asked Questions

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